Historia Del Trabajo Social Eli Evangelista Ramirez Ed Plaza Y Valdes Mexico 2001 Fixed Online
Historia del Trabajo Social en México , written by Elí Evangelista Martínez and published by Plaza y Valdés in 1998 (often referenced in 2001 editions), is a fundamental academic text that traces the evolution of social work as a profession in Mexico from the colonial era to the late 20th century.
The book departs from traditional "evolutionary" views that see social work as a mere professionalization of charity. Instead, Evangelista argues that modern social work is a construction of modernity, shaped by specific social, economic, and political contexts, as well as state-driven social assistance policies. Key Content and Structure
The work is structured chronologically into several key stages:
1521–1920: Traditional Forms of AidThe author explores early manifestations of social action in Mexico, from religious charity during the colonial period to early state-led assistance efforts after independence. Historia del Trabajo Social en México , written
1920–1933: The AntecedentsFocuses on the post-Revolutionary period where the need for organized social intervention grew, leading to the formal precursors of the profession.
1934–1993: Professional DevelopmentDetailed analysis of the consolidation of social work in Mexico, including the establishment of formal schools, the impact of public policies, and the shifting role of the social worker as a mediator between the state and the population.
Reflexiones Finales (Final Reflections)Evangelista discusses the "reconceptualization" of social work, moving away from purely technical or subaltern roles toward a more transformative and scientific practice. Title: Historia del Trabajo Social Author: Elí Evangelista
The book is widely used in Mexican social work programs, particularly at institutions like UNAM, to help students understand that their profession is not just about "help," but about responding to complex structural problems within a historical framework.
Historia del trabajo social en México - Elí Evangelista Ramírez
A. Metadata Header
- Title: Historia del Trabajo Social
- Author: Elí Evangelista Ramírez
- Publisher: Plaza y Valdés (México)
- Year: 2001
- Status: Verified Citation (The system confirms the ISBN matches the metadata).
APA 7th Edition (most common in Social Sciences)
Evangelista Ramírez, E. (2001). Historia del trabajo social. Plaza y Valdés. APA 7th Edition (most common in Social Sciences)
Notes:
- Only the first word of the title and proper nouns are capitalized in Spanish per APA.
- The author’s full surname is "Evangelista Ramírez" (two-part last name).
- City of publication (México) is not required in APA 7th for books published outside the US unless it clarifies an obscure location.
3. Institutionalization and Professionalization (1930s–1960s)
This is the heart of the book. The author details the founding of the first formal School of Social Work in Mexico City (1940), heavily influenced by European and North American models. She critically examines the "medical model" of casework that dominated the era, where social workers were auxiliaries to doctors and lawyers. She highlights the shift from visita domiciliaria (home visit as surveillance) to a more diagnostic approach.
The Author: Eli Evangelista Ramírez
To understand the book, one must first understand its author. Eli Evangelista Ramírez is a prominent figure in Mexican academia and social work. Unlike many historical texts written from a distance, Evangelista Ramírez wrote from the trenches of professional education. Her expertise lies not only in the origins of social assistance in Mexico but also in the epistemological shifts that transformed charitable giving into a technical, scientific profession.
Her approach is critical and reflexive. In Historia del Trabajo Social, she moves away from a mere chronological listing of dates and institutions. Instead, she examines how global economic models (from colonialism to neoliberalism) directly shaped the intervention methods of social workers.